U.S. Army private who fled to North Korea will plead guilty to desertion, lawyer says
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Travis King, an Army private who fled to North Korea in 2023, has decided to plead guilty to desertion and four other military offenses, expressing his intention to take responsibility for his actions.
King's attorney stated that he will officially admit guilt to five charges including desertion and assaulting an officer, while nine other offenses will be dismissed as part of a plea deal.
The article covers how King fled to North Korea last year shortly after being released from a South Korean prison for assault, highlighting his journey leading to detention.
His lawyer emphasized that King appreciates the support of friends and family and hopes to address his actions in the upcoming hearing at Fort Bliss.
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